Question:
why we call mitochondria as power house of cell?
Answer:
Hi there!
Mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell as it is the site of aerobic respiration. In mitochondria, the respiratory substrates are completely broken down in the presence of oxygen to release energy which is utilised to carry out various metabolic activities.
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